Most of the Eclipse community uses the IDE to develop Java code (so you might be familiar with Eclipse even if you've never used Python). Because of this community bias, setting up Eclipse to edit Python code is slightly complicated. Eclipse requires the PyDev extension to properly develop Python code. EasyEclipse for Python 1.3.1 for Mac can be downloaded from our website for free. The program lies within Developer Tools, more precisely IDE. The program is sometimes referred to as 'EasyEclipse-for-Python-'. This free Mac application is an intellectual property of nexB Inc. The most popular version among EasyEclipse for Python for Mac users. Aug 06, 2015.
Install Python before installing Eclipse.
You may want to print these instructions before proceeding, so that you can refer to them while downloading and installing Eclipse. Or, just keep this document in your browser. You should read each step completely before performing the action that it describes. This document shows downloading and installing Eclipse (Luna). You should download and install the latest version of Eclipse. The current latest (as of Fall 2018) is Eclipse 2018-09.
Eclipse: Luna
The Eclipse download requires about 200 MB of disk space; keep it on your machine, in case you need to re-install Eclipse. When installed, Eclipse requires an additional 200 MB of disk space.
Downloading
Python On MacInstalling (for Python)Python and Java should be installed before installing Eclipse
Python for Mac OS X
Python comes pre-installed on Mac OS X so it is easy to startusing. However, to take advantage of the latest versions ofPython, you will need to download and install newer versionsalongside the system ones. The easiest way to do that is toinstall one of the binary installers for OS X from thePython Download page. Installers areavailable for the latest Python 3 and Python 2 releases thatwill work on all Macs that run Mac OS X 10.5 and later.
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You can run a Python interpreter by double-clicking onApplications / Utilities / Terminal and typing python3 (if you'veinstalled a version of Python 3) or python (to use Python 2) inthe window that opens up. You can also launch IDLE for the Pythonversion you have installed by double-clicking its icon inthe appropriate Python version folder in the Applications folderor you can also just type idle3 or idle in a terminal window.
There are many thousands of additional Python software packagesavailable through PyPI, the PythonPackage Index. We recommend you use thepip tool to simplifyinstalling and managing additional packages. pip is includedwith Python 3.4 releases; for earlier releases, follow the pipinstall instructions.
Among the packages available through PyPI are some that arespecifically for OS X environments. Among these are:
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For more information about Python on OS X, see the mailing list and archivesfor thePython-Macintosh Special Interest Group.
Install Eclipse For PythonAlternative Packages for Mac OS X.
Python and a comprehensive set of third-party packages and libraries are alsoavailable from several open source package manager projects for OS X,including:
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